have the best of

have the best of (something)

To be in an advantageous position. We had the best of this game until the opposition tied the score.
See also: have, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the best of someone or something

to defeat someone or something. I'm afraid you have the best of me. We had the best of the opposite team by the end of the first half.
See also: have, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter
  • let something drop